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| Skyline Divide a few weeks ago (taken by Al) |
But Tuesday is the day when I often cast about for something of interest, and I suspect it shows that I often must hunt around for something that might be moderately entertaining for my readers. And I always have to have a picture, at least one. Al sent me this picture when he had gone to one of our summer favorite spots to see how the snow level was. Obviously, there was plenty, then.
However, afterwards we've had a really cold snap, with temperatures well below freezing at night, and clear sunny skies during the day, causing the daytime heat to escape each night, what there was of it. For example, last Thursday when we met to hike to Oyster Dome, it was 23 degrees F (-5C) when we headed out. And then on top of all that unseasonably cold weather, the wind has been blowing hard, making those of us in the Pacific Northwest drag out all our warm clothes and still end up shivering uncontrollably. It actually felt much more like Colorado in the winter; my skin dried out and my hands got chapped in nothing flat.
This morning, however, there are a few clouds and the temperature is warmer by about ten degrees than it was yesterday at the same time. The forecast says the cold and sunny skies will moderate, and our usual chance of showers will return by Thursday. Whew! Just in time for the hike. We are still more than a month away from the official start of winter, giving us plenty of chances for cold and snow. I'm happy to put it off for awhile. How's the weather where you are?
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The weather is like that here, today. Very windy and -7C (19F). Brrr. That's such a beautiful spot.. with or without snow.
ReplyDeleteAnd whatever you feel you want to write about.. or not works for me. Always. I don't think you should feel that you have to live up to schedule. The last thing you want for your blog is to make it feel like work.
we had 6 days straight where our 'high' was lower than our normal 'low'. today finally we're back to the 50 degree mark and supposed to stay above freezing for the rest of the week. i notice my hands chapped, too, with a couple of nights in the 20s and days maybe pushing 40.
ReplyDeleteIt's FREEZING here! The high was only in the 30's. I'm already over winter.
ReplyDeleteThree posts a week (and yours are ALL interesting) is more than I can manage.
ReplyDeleteWe are lurching into summer. Fast. It is dry and getting hotter by the day.
There have already been bushfires, and heat records set. Sigh. I am over summer before it has begun.
Here in the Texas Hill country we are about 20 degrees below our norm...down into the 20s at night for several nights. Looks like a warming trend is coming, up to the 60s by Saturday.
ReplyDeleteThe day time temperature here in Hawaii is 83F. I turned the a/c on around 3:00 pm and will probably turn it off around 6:00 pm. Nice photo!
ReplyDeleteComing up with post topics can be challenging...It is colder here than normal, and windy. Can't wait until spring!
ReplyDeleteCold...really cold. It was just barely 9 F this morning, we had a high of 16 and not much wind today. Tomorrow Wednesday the winds are to be 30mph again...that make it freeze your butt off cold:(
ReplyDeleteWell we're having a bad winter storm here! Roads are closed, poor visibility from blowing snow, and streamers off Lake Huron dumping piles of snow.
ReplyDeleteYou do the right thing by getting out in the weather. Your body adapts to it. Our weather is variable. It was above zero today.
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking, your photo looks more like Colorado than Washington. In any case, you now have me reaching for a sweater.
ReplyDeleteI noticed that it was finally moist enough this morning to have a bit of frost. Many of our plants look freeze dried.
ReplyDeleteI have loved the clear dry days but I think it's time for some rain - but just a bit.
We're in Hawaii and missed the cold snap at home in Washington. I like cold weather myself.
ReplyDeleteRight now it's about 70 degrees and windy in Waikoloa on the Big Island. Someone said, "Finally, winter is here."
That nor'easter that hit us a couple of weeks ago and dumped snow....this is all gone. We received a light layer yesterday, but as one would say, just enough to change the colour of the carpet. That will likely disappear today too, unlike the storm that hit New York - that's a dilly. Its chilly here but not the usual chilly, so we are having spring break early?? Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteI see you have the "American man boycotting American women" comment too. Lucky, lucky, lucky.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I think the best posts grow out of not having much to say. This one's proof.
I'm on the side of Italy not getting drenched in rain and still holding on to sunny days in the high 50's and cooler nights with bits of rain here and there. If I can go to town in a blazer in November, I'm happy.
ReplyDeleteCold and a bit snowy in Bear's part of the world. It's -9C right now or 16F (if you prefer that scale). That is also the high for today. It feels like -15C (5F). Fresh, bracing, and invigorating.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!
Really cold for Arkansas. Thirteen yesterday morning but a toasty 31 this AM. I love the cold till you add wind to the equation. Sure am glad I am a coat whore. I have something for every degree of temperature.
ReplyDeleteSnow on the ground, temps in the teens Fahrenheit, and strong winds. Trying not to complain because October was beautiful, but this is hard to deal with--air that makes your face hurt.
ReplyDeletetoday....sunny and moderate with partly cloudy skies. But boy howdy did we have some cold weather before today. Near freezing with the wind chill and light freeze warnings outside the coast bend area.
ReplyDeleteI'm ready for Spring. lol
And DJ....ANYTHING you post is always of interest.
I always feel as if I am sitting nearby.... Love being here at your blog.
ReplyDeleteYour photographs are absolutely stunning. I know that I've told you that before, but it bears repeating.
You are GREAT with that camera, girl!
Hugs,
Jackie
There were showers today but not enough to keep the kids in the cafeteria after lunch for which I was grateful. They really need to get out and run before heading back to an afternoon of sitting and learning.
ReplyDeleteWinter came much too soon here!
ReplyDeleteAnother harsh November night, hovering at or below zero.
I like to hold onto at least the idea of Autumn until Thanksgiving comes around. No chance of that this year. I think we're going on day 13 with temps below (well below) freezing.
I've never had a blogging schedule, yet my posting is all off! I do plan to correct that. We'll see how it goes. :)
The weather has been everywhere here in KY> Last week it was in the upper 60s. Two nights ago, it got down to 9. Sunday it's going to be back in the 60s. Make up yer' mind, I say!
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